The seasonal overlay is a part of Disney Celebrates America for the country’s 250th birthday, and fans have some suggestions of what to include.
There’s going to be a patriotic new Disney Parks overlay coming to Soarin’, the giant flight simulation attraction at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort in 2026—and it’s already sparked a wave of memes.
Originally, the ride was a main feature at Disney’s California Adventure as Soarin’ Over California before its second iteration, Soarin’ Around the World, took over. But during the summer of 2026 as part of Disney Celebrates America, Soarin’ Across America will make its debut to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding. You know, when we picked a democracy over a king back in 1776.
And while Disney’s intention is “to honor America’s past, celebrate the present, and inspire its future,” there’s a little matter at hand of the political divide remaining heated during the country’s current administration.
Surely, Disney, as it celebrates all cultures, will potentially include people from all walks of life that make up the fabric of its audiences. Obviously we’d like to see the farms tended by those who make sure there’s food on our tables, the lives of Native Americans who were here before the European immigrants, rich cultural celebrations like Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Pride parades with rainbow crosswalks, and peaceful protests protected by the First Amendment.
